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Health Literacy Tips: Speak Plainly, Teach Often

Nurse.com

The patient’s condition, treatment plan, prognosis, discharge instructions, lab reports, and more are a lot to digest. Health literacy is key to helping everyone understand what is happening and make informed, shared decisions about health care. America’s health literacy challenge. Shalla Newton, RN.

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What Communication Styles Mean for Nurse Leaders

Northeastern State University

In the moment, it’s key for nurses, nurse leaders and other medical professionals to communicate clearly and efficiently. Yet, good communication isn’t just important in emergencies. This ensures patients feel they are being acknowledged and in good hands.

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5 Strategies to Improve Patient Education & Teaching

MAS Medical Staffing

Why Is Patient Education Important? Health literacy can be the defining factor between wellness and relapse that requires admission to a hospital or the exacerbation of a medical condition. This isn’t meant to suggest you ought to use scare tactics to guide your patients. Understanding health literacy.